Posted on 10/27/2022 12:52:44 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Saudi Arabia bills it as the city of the future to diversity and grow its economy. Critics say Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s futuristic city in the desert that will be a narrow line more than 100 miles long is a pipe dream. The futuristic NEOM project is a key pillar of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 program to boost and diversify its economy, according to the Vision 2030 website. NEOM and its three so-called ‘regions,’ the Line, Oxagon, and Trojena, are to be built on 26,500 square kilometers (10,230 square miles) in northwestern Saudi Arabia and will introduce a new model of urban sustainability where residents “will embrace a culture of exploration, risk-taking and diversity.”
But the entire project, estimated to cost around $500 billion, is not without controversies, ranging from doubts that the highly ambitious architectural and planning design can even be achieved, to human rights abuses, which are not uncommon in the Kingdom.
This summer , the Crown Prince revealed the design for THE LINE, the futuristic city with no roads, cars, or emissions, which will run on 100% renewable energy, and 95% of the land will be preserved for nature.
“The designs revealed today for the city’s vertically layered communities will challenge the traditional flat, horizontal cities and create a model for nature preservation and enhanced human livability. THE LINE will tackle the challenges facing humanity in urban life today and will shine a light on alternative ways to live,” the Crown Prince said in July.
Last week, Saudi Arabian aerial photography company Ot Sky released drone footage showing heavy construction machinery starting work on The Line.
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Were it not for oil the people of the Arabian Peninsula would still be sleeping in the sand with their camels.
We have bled the Middle East dry of oil, nearly.
They have no choice but to become Disney Arabia and Vegas World
Abandoned 100 mile ruin discovered in desert, scientists say.
Possibly from the first green interegnum before the return
of the Hydro-carbon economy.
And in order to live the future they have lead in ending the idiotic wars against Israel and recognize it as a sovereign legitimate state
I give those oil rich countries in the ME credit for foresseing the day when oil can no longer support their economies, and investing in diversification.
If you want to see what tomorrowland looks like, visit the gulf states. Dubai, Doha,...etc. They do have a vision.
Dumbest idea …EVAH!
It’s surprisingly visionary. I wonder if they thought it up or if it’s the work of a European or US consulting firm of some sort.
Ozymandius
“We have bled the Middle East dry of oil, nearly.
They have no choice but to become Disney Arabia and Vegas World”
Uh, no.
Oil reserves:
Saudi Arabia by itself: 269 billion barrels, 2nd in the world.
Venezuela is Number 1 at 300 billion barrels.
It won’t be finished in my lifetime, but it is nice to see someone trying something different for a change. Visionary—yes—Doable? There will be snags and certain realities will pop up necessitating changes, but all in all, its their country and their vision. Good Luck to them.
everyone lives in a high rise?
They will use oil of course, like everyone else.
Residents in this planned city in Saudi Arabia will embrace a culture of diversity??
Perhaps diversity means something different in Saudi Arabia than it does in the western world?
There is NO way the world can “decarbonize,” in any significant way, based on present technology or political reality.
As long as Saudi Arabia has oil, they can easily sell it.
Aah …. they have money to piss away. WGAS.
Saudi Arabia’s $500 Billion Bet On A Future Without Oil Revenue
Not thinking that the keepers of the big black rock will do that anytime soon.
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